Math Problem Statement

y = (8-x) ln x find the values of x when y = 0

Solution

To find the values of xx when y=0y = 0 for the equation

y=(8x)lnxy = (8 - x) \ln{x}

we need to solve the equation (8x)lnx=0(8 - x) \ln{x} = 0.

Step 1: Break the equation into factors

(8x)lnx=0(8 - x) \ln{x} = 0 This equation will be zero if either factor is zero. Thus, we have two cases to consider.

Case 1: lnx=0\ln{x} = 0

The natural logarithm of xx is zero when x=1x = 1, since ln1=0\ln{1} = 0.

So, one solution is: x=1x = 1

Case 2: 8x=08 - x = 0

Solve for xx: x=8x = 8

Step 2: Combine the solutions

The solutions are x=1x = 1 and x=8x = 8.

Final Answer:

The values of xx when y=0y = 0 are: x=1andx=8x = 1 \quad \text{and} \quad x = 8

Would you like a detailed explanation of how these steps were performed?

Here are some related questions to extend your understanding:

  1. What happens to the function as xx approaches 0 from the right?
  2. Can y=(8x)lnxy = (8 - x) \ln x have negative solutions?
  3. What is the domain of the function y=(8x)lnxy = (8 - x) \ln x?
  4. What is the behavior of the function as xx \to \infty?
  5. How does the graph of y=(8x)lnxy = (8 - x) \ln x look?

Tip: For any logarithmic function, the domain is limited to positive values of xx, since lnx\ln{x} is undefined for x0x \leq 0.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Logarithmic Functions
Equation Solving
Factoring

Formulas

y = (8 - x) ln x
ln x = 0 when x = 1

Theorems

Logarithmic Properties
Zero-Product Property

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12